| Medicare benefits should not be a one-size-fits-all approach and now 1/3rd of the 61 million people who are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan[1] and have the option to shop around for the “perfect fit”. MA has long offered extra benefits in addition to those covered by traditional Medicare. Known as supplemental benefits, these services have commonly included dental, vision, and hearing coverage. Now, MA plans have new flexibility to offer more supplemental benefits – a consequence of the CMS Rule expanding supplemental benefits for Medicare beneficiaries. The new expanded benefits include in-home care, caregiver support, transportation, and meal delivery to name a few. ... |